Francisco in Buenos Aires
History
Uruguay
NameHSC Francisco
NamesakePope Francis, first Argentine Pope
Owner2013-present : Buquebus
RouteBuenos AiresMontevideo
BuilderIncat, Hobart, Tasmania
Yard number69
Launched17 November 2012
In service2013
HomeportMontevideo, Uruguay
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Tonnage7,109 GT; Summer DWT: 500 t
Length99 m
Beam26.48 m
Installed power6 Caterpillar C18 generators for onboard power + 2 Caterpillar C9 generators for main engine services
Propulsion2 General Electric LM2500 rated at 22 MW each[1] driving 2 Wärtsilä LJX1720 SR Waterjets
Speed58 knots (67 mph; 107 km/h)
Capacity
  • 1,025 passengers
  • 150 cars[2]

HSC Francisco is a high-speed catamaran built by Incat in Hobart, Tasmania. Powered by liquefied natural gas,[3] she is currently the fastest passenger ship in service, reaching a speed of 58 knots (107 km/h; 67 mph). Propulsion is by two GE LM2500 gas turbines, coupled with two Wärtsilä water-jets.

The catamaran is owned and operated by Argentine-Uruguayan ferry company Buquebus. Francisco plies the 146-nautical-mile (270 km; 168 mi) sea route between Buenos Aires and Montevideo.[4]

Francisco in Buenos Aires

HSC Francisco is named after Pope Francis.

See also

References

  1. "069".
  2. Thakkar, Pooja (1 July 2013). "The Fastest Ship on Earth Powered By Jet Engines". Technology Digital. San Diego. Archived from the original on 13 July 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  3. Rebón, Nuria (26 April 2018). "Buquebus: u$s 190 millones para una nueva terminal, energía solar y barco a GNL". El Cronista (in Spanish).
  4. Sea routes


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